Borderlands 2 (PC) Video Review | (Gun) Brand Loyalty

We've already unleashed our official verdict on Gearbox Software's FPSRPG sequel, but that was just for the console version. In Dealspwn's very first video review, Carl takes a look at the PC version as he explains why he considers it the definitive version of the game.

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Basically, yes. A few of the set pieces are clearly designed around multiple players, and it's a fantastic co-op experience, but I thoroughly enjoyed it solo. Picking the right class build will be even more important though, since you'll want to focus on survivability.

The improved AI makes for constantly engaging encounters in a fashion that Borderlands 1 could never provide.

I found this too. While an experienced player could walk all over the original, I've had more second winds in this already that I've probably ever had in Borderlands. Just as well that there are plenty of badass offerings for second winds, I guess. One tactic I use is to open fire on a weak enemy first, and leave him with a little health. Then focus on the biggies. If you go down, take out the near-dead weakling, and get back into the action.

I've not played Borderlands 1, though lots of people recommend it, but as a co-op experience. Would you guys say that playing Borderlands 1 (Solo) should be a pre-requisite, or just go for Borderlands 2 and miss out the 1st one??

Good video review, though someone should tell Carl to relax a bit to let it sound a little more natural. Unless that is his natural conversational voice :O
I guess that will come with more practice though.

Well, I never play anything multiplayer, as gaming is my escapism. While some games like this cater very well for multiplayer, there's no reason why you wouldn't enjoy this alone. If I were to make a suggestion, I'd recommend the first game as a starter. While there's not really any story you can't live without, it does help you understand the characters better, and the difficulty is also lower than Borderlands 2, so you'll be more used to the mechanics going into this one.

Either way, welcome to the Borderlands. "There ain't no rest for the wicked. Money don't grow on trees..."

Yes, but that's recommended. Recommended specs are normally aimed at getting maximum detail out of the game. I'm only running a dual core 2.6 with a Radeon HD 5770, and I can run it fine at almost max settings.

While comparison do show my card as better than yours, I still think you'll be fine if you drop your setting s a nudge.